2023 - 2026 WCE Memorandum of Understanding: Article 43: Safety Boots / Shoes
Article 43: Safety Boots / Shoes
In its sole discretion, the County shall determine the protective safety equipment and safety uniforms required by County regulations, CAL OSHA, State, or Federal regulations/law for the assigned tasks. In its sole discretion, the County shall determine which classifications shall use County Issued Safety Equipment and wear Safety Uniforms as a condition of employment.
Full-time and permanent part-time employees regularly assigned to construction activities, refuse facilities, field operations and road maintenance will be entitled to receive a $170 voucher for one (1) pair of safety boots or shoes, to be replaced on an as-needed basis, but not more frequently than every two (2) years. Extraordinary replacement is by approval of the appointing authority only.